AFP to follow Duterte’s decision on VFA abrogation
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday said it would abide by President Rodrigo Duterte’s final decision on the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). “We will abide fully by …
Signal no. 2 still up over Batanes, Babuyan Islands due to Siony
Severe Tropical Storm Siony slightly intensifies as it moves closer towards Luzon Strait, raising tropical cyclone wind signal no.2 over Batanes and the Babuyan Islands. At 4:00 PM today, the …
Some Catanduanes residents walk for about 4 hours to get relief goods
Some people from Virac, Catanduanes, are already hungry and cannot be reached by relief goods operations because some roads in the area are still impassable following typhoon Rolly’s ravages. About …
PACC supports publicizing lawmakers’ SALNs
Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Commissioner Greco Belgica supported House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco’s challenge to lawmakers in making their Statement of Assets Liabilities and Networth (SALN) public as part of …
NBI files raps vs. 86 Immigration personnel over ‘pastillas’ scheme
The NBI Special Action Unit (NBI – SAU) filed on Thursday the second batch of graft complaints involving 86 personnel of the Bureau of Immigration allegedly involved in the so-called …
Aga Muhlach, Charlene Gonzales celebrate twins’ 19th birthday
Celebrity couple Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales greeted their twins Atasha and Andres a happy birthday. Their twins are celebrating their 19th birthday on Thursday, November 5. Charlene shared a …
Arjo Atayde celebrates birthday with Maine Mendoza
Arjo Atayde celebrated his 30th birthday in an intimate gathering with his family and girlfriend, Maine Mendoza. The actor spent his birthday today, November 5, at home, as seen in …
African swine fever ‘worse’ than COVID-19 – group
A group of hog raisers in Pampanga is appealing for additional government assistance while there is no vaccine yet for African Swine Fever (ASF), which is said to be more …
‘Sugar babies’ complain of being scammed by ‘sugar daddies’
Some sugar babies in the Philippines complained of being scammed by their “sugar daddies” in the online luxury dating website “Sugarbook.” Manal Sugadol interviewed some of these sugar babies on …
Palace: Suspension of VFA termination may be extended
Malacañang has announced that it is possible that President Rodrigo Duterte will postpone the Visiting Forces Agreement or VFA termination with the United States. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque made the …
SWS: 82% of Filipinos believe quality of life worsened in past 12 months
A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed that 82% or four out of five adult Filipinos believe that the quality of life worsened in the past 12 months. Below …
Go: Duterte to meet suspended BI employees next week
Senator Bong Go said Wednesday that the Bureau of Immigration officers suspended by the Ombudsman for alleged corruption would be meeting President Rodrigo Duterte next week. “‘Yung mga nasuspendido na …
COVID-19 vaccination may start by May 2021 – Galvez
Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. said Thursday that the government is hoping to start the COVID-19 vaccination in the country by May 2021. “Ang prediction po ng DOST [Department of …
Severe Tropical Storm Siony update
Severe Tropical Storm Siony update: At 10:00 AM today, the center of Severe Tropical Storm Siony was estimated based on all available data at 475 km East of Basco, Batanes. …
BI imposes one-strike policy on erring personnel
Commissioner Jaime Morente announced that the Bureau of Immigration (BI) would implement a one-strike policy against erring employees as part of its intensified drive against corruption. Morente ordered the BI’s …
DOH: No rush to buy COVID-19 vaccines
The Department of Health said the government would not rush its purchase of COVID-19 vaccines despite a vaccine czar appointment. According to Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, the COVID-19 vaccine …
PH’s inclusion in top 50 safest countries reflects admin’s fight vs crimes – Go
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go said the Philippines’ inclusion in the top 50 safest countries in the world is a “testament” of the administration’s fight against crime and corruption. According to …
Displaced OFWs to get P10K cash aid upon arrival – DOLE
Displaced and repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) due to the pandemic will get P10,000 cash aid from the government upon their arrival in Manila. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III issued …
BI urges airlines not to board foreigners with no appropriate visas
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) called on different airlines not to board foreigners bound for the Philippines who do not have the appropriate visas to enter the country. Immigration Commissioner …
Shooting survivor gunned down while being treated in hospital
A man who survived an earlier shooting incident was later gunned down while being treated inside the hospital, authorities reported on Wednesday. According to the police, they received a call …
Siony update: Signal no. 2 raised over Batanes, Babuyan Islands
Update: Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal no. 2 is raised over Batanes and the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands as Tropical Storm Siony moves west-southwestward towards Luzon Strait. At 4:00 AM …
Typhoon victims in Camalig, Albay plea for help
The local government of Camalig, Albay, is calling for help now that the lahar flow has devastated the residents, and they have not been able to return to their homes. …
Gyms, internet cafes in Taguig allowed to operate at 75% capacity
Following a new memo issued by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Taguig City government now allows gyms, internet cafes, and other businesses to operate at 75% capacity. …
Pisay changes admission process
The Philippine Science High School (Pisay) has implemented a change in its admission process for students due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, where physical entrance examinations have not yet been …
Election results no major effects in US-Philippines ties – Palace
Malacañang expressed optimism that the 2020 US presidential elections’ results would not make major changes in the bilateral ties between the Philippines and the United States. Palace spokesman Harry Roque …
Red-tagging hearing exclusive to militant groups unfair – Lacson
Senator Panfilo Lacson, the Senate committee chair on national defense and security, said holding a hearing on red-tagging exclusive for militant groups and personalities is unfair. “Ang public hearing ng …